Environmental Engineer

Pyrotek•Aurora, OH

About The Position

The role of the Environmental Engineer is to independently develop, implement and sustain the environmental activities for US operations at assigned location(s), and provide required reporting for permitting and compliance. Collaborate with the USA Environmental, Health & Safety Division Mgr. and the sites’ product and manufacturing teams to review new or changed manufacturing processes and confirm compliance with environmental requirements. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to environmental activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline, plus a minimum of four (4) years of environmental regulatory engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Engineering & Analytical Skills. Ability to understand chemical reactions and mass balances. Ability to evaluate environmental needs related to proposed raw material, equipment, and process changes. Ability to review and interpret technical data and develop plans for corrective actions or improvement initiatives based on reviewed data and technical knowledge. Ability to review and characterize physical properties and hazards of materials, both individually and in combination with other chemical, environmental, and process risks. Ability to perform emission calculations.
Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Pyrotek products and operations a plus.

Responsibilities

Compile and evaluate historical environmental records, and collaborate with the USA Division EHS Manager to develop a schedule of required actions to assure and maintain regulatory compliance.
Coordinate, implement and monitor environmental functions for assigned USA operational sites.
Stay informed of evolving environmental laws, and interpret and implement as they apply to sites, processes and products.
Thoroughly evaluate process data, product data, and product requirements to identify areas for improvement in environmental compliance and sustainability practices, and recommend changes, as needed.
Initiate and perform calculations to prepare permits (air permits, RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) waste permits, sanitary sewer permits, ad storm water permits) and reports required by new or existing legislation, revised manufacturing processes, or new processes.
Provide hazard assessment analyses and follow-up activities for new processes, and review existing processes for changes in equipment or new legal requirements.
Communicate with local and state officials concerning necessary permits, including but not limited to air permits, RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) waste permits, sanitary sewer permits, and storm water permits; advise steps to obtain/remain in permitted compliance.
Conduct chemical inventories and advise on Tier II, Form R, and other state and local reporting.
Create subcontractor service scopes for the selection of environmental activities such as environmental site assessments, stack testing, industrial hygiene evaluations, and lab testing for various wastes, by: Obtaining comparison pricing and contracting with suppliers. Confirming regulatory compliance Managing and ensuring the completion of related activities, and integrating results into Pyrotek systems.
Audit sites, subcontractors, and waste haulers for regulatory compliance, as necessary.
Interact with third party suppliers for activities supporting environmental programs, including industrial hygiene services, analytical testing services, SDS (Safety Data Sheet) sourcing, EHS subcontractors, and waste hauling and disposal services.
Create, update and support USA SDS system for products and processes.
Lead USA division and location improvement initiatives to enhance site operations in environmental areas.
Promote and support pollution prevention by recommending spill protection and recycling, and other positive changes in practical applications.
Regularly create, provide and manage site trainings to ensure awareness and compliance with environmental requirements.